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Detritus Of Ruin

A twisted, riff-driven abomination from the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, NIHILANTH are one of the most exciting new metal bands to emerge from the UK in years. Formed in 2022, they have skillfully coined a new strain of barbarous, groovy extremity that borrows liberally from the likes of (e...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Says Now Would Be 'A Good Time For Part Four' Of 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys' Album Saga

In a new interview with Metal Remains, HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris talked about the possibility of a new chapter in the "Keeper Of The Seven Keys" saga, following the release of the two original albums, 1987's "Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part I" and 1988's "Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part II", as well...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Recruits JOE LYNN TURNER, PAT TRAVERS, ALAN DAVEY And SHAWN DROVER For NUCLEAR MESSIAH Single 'For Mad Men Only'

NUCLEAR MESSIAH — the project built around the visionary mastery of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland — has released a new single, "For Mad Men Only". Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the '70s MAY BLITZ tune "For Mad Men Only" is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) o...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Holding Pre-Concert Q&A Sessions With Fans: 'It's Been One Of The Greatest Experiences Of My Life'

In a new interview with The Classic Metal Show, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked about the VIP tickets that the band is selling that give fans a chance to meet him, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs, tour the W.A.S.P. traveling museum and take part in a very personal question-...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'A Total Badass' And 'A True Rock Star'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review presenter Ollie Winiberg, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about his addition to the band a decade ago. Prior to Dirk joining the group, then-LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler had performed all the drums on MEGADETH's 2016 album "Dystopia", and had toured...

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EXODUS Releases Music Video For 'Promise You This' From Upcoming 'Goliath' Album

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS will release their twelfth studio album, "Goliath", on March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Promise You This", can be seen below. Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Doesn't See JUDAS PRIEST Retiring Anytime Soon: 'I Joined The Band On A Farewell Tour, And That Was 15 Years Ago'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "timeline" as to how much longer PRIEST can keep touring and recording new albums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have it. I mean, I join...

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Listen: GEOFF TATE Releases 'Power', First Single From His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", can now be streamed below. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It fea...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Announces 'Heaviest' Album Of Her Career, 'Frisson Noir'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will unleash her brand new metal album, "Frisson Noir", on June 12 via earMUSIC, described in a press release as "the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging". After years of exploring different musical landscap...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE On Setlist For His Solo Concerts: 'I Wish I Could Play Everything I Ever Wrote'

In a new interview with V and Metalhead Fred of Creativity Talkin, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the possibility of performing all three chapters in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, including the upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime III", which he recorded with his so...

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STITCHED UP HEART Recruits BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD For 'Cannibal' Single

Los Angeles rock band STITCHED UP HEART has released a new single "Cannibal", featuring Heidi Shepherd of BUTCHER BABIES, out now via Judge & Jury Records. The track is a powerful collaboration between two incredible women in modern heavy music. STITCHED UP HEART frontwoman Alecia "Mixi" Demner...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition Guitar Unveiled By GIBSON

Gibson Custom has announced the release of the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition, a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most influential guitars in hard rock and heavy metal history. Known for his work with UFO, SCORPIONS and the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, Schenker helped def...

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Goliath

Protective clothing and helmets on, folks. There is a new EXODUS album and it is an absolute fucking beast. "Goliath" has certainly been a long time coming, with Gary Holt's extracurricular activities with SLAYER and a now almost inevitable lineup reshuffle causing delays along the way, but once the...

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Press Start

SAMURAI PIZZA CATS formed in 2021 in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, a small area known more for coal mining than for metalcore. Consisting of Daniel Haniß (ELECTRIC CALLBOY),and Sebastian Fischer (vocals) and Stefan Buchwald (FALL OF GAIA),the project picked up speed quickly. Fans showed up early and we...

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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Releases New Song 'The Wretch'

No rest for the wicked. Since the release of their latest full-length, "The Nothing That Is", a year and a half ago, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY has remained in constant motion. Today, the band marks the kickoff of its massive U.S. tour alongside headliners LAMB OF GOD by unleashing a brand-new standalone si...